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Russia lacks some of the superstitions Westerners find commonplace. Most Russians are not particularly concerned with the number 13, [citation needed] opening umbrellas indoors [citation needed] or walking under ladders. [citation needed] Archaically though, the number 13 might have been considered a "devil's number". This is because it could ...
The Merchant's Wife.Boris Kustodiev, 1918. Tea is an important part of Russian culture.Due in part to Russia's cold northern climate, it is today considered the de facto national beverage, [1] one of the most popular beverages in the country, [2] and is closely associated with traditional Russian culture.
Russia, as the largest country in the world, has great ethnic diversity.It is a multinational state and home to over 190 ethnic groups countrywide. According to the population census at the end of 2021, more than 147.1 million people lived in Russia, which is 4.3 million more than in the 2010 census, or 3.03%.
Russian icons are typically paintings on wood, often small, though some in churches and monasteries may be as large as a table top. Many religious homes in Russia have icons hanging on the wall in the krasny ugol, the "red" or "beautiful" corner (see Icon Corner). There is a rich history and elaborate religious symbolism associated with icons.
Russia is the leading nation in rhythmic gymnastics; and Russian synchronized swimming is considered to be the world's best. [201] Figure skating is another popular sport in Russia, especially pair skating and ice dancing. [202] Russia has produced a number of famous tennis players, [203] such as Maria Sharapova and Daniil Medvedev.
Many Russian authors, such as Nikolai Gogol, Leo Tolstoy, and Fyodor Dostoevsky have discussed the concept of the "mysterious Russian soul" in their writings. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Winston Churchill famously described Russia as "a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma."
A classic 20-facet Soviet faceted glass, produced in the city of Gus-Khrustalny since 1943. A faceted glass or granyonyi stakan (Russian: гранёный стакан, literally faceted glass) (Ukrainian: hranchak гранчак, derived from грань, meaning facet) is a type of drinkware made from especially hard and thick glass and having a faceted form.
The best man and bridesmaid are called "Witnesses" or "Свидетели" (svideteli) in Russian. [1] The ceremony and the ring exchange take place on the first day of the wedding. Russian weddings ceremonies have undertaken a certain amount of Western traditions, including incorporating maids of honour into the wedding party.